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Five years ago, my wife left my two-year-old son and me in the middle of the night, breaking my heart. After that, I vowed to friends and family that I’d never fall in love again. I would only focus on raising my autistic son and working on my horse ranch. That was until Josie moved to my town, changing my life forever. Being stubborn, I did everything I could not to let my ticker control me and my thinking process. But then I saw Josie daily at the diner she worked at, and I became jealous whenever Jack, the town’s wannabe cowboy, tried to strike up a relationship with her. Then, one night, my life forever changed when I allowed a door to open and gave Josie something I said I’d never give—my ticker.

Age Rating: 18+

"“Relax your legs. Let me in.”

My breath hitches when his hands press between my thighs, pushing my legs apart as he leans in. His thumbs brush just under the hem of my exercise shorts and I swallow a moan, half pain, half pleasure.

He smirks like he knows exactly what he’s doing to me. “I’ll have you feeling the burn…”

Hannah is the big girl no guy ever looks twice at. Except for Jordan, her physical trainer, who never seems to take his eyes off her. Does he simply see her as a challenge, or something more?"

Rosemary Dalton and Thomas Bennett cross paths... suspiciously often. Until one day they meet.

After that neither can get the other one out of their head. It's just not that simple. Can Rose learn how to trust Thomas? Can Thomas slow down enough to let Rose in?

I was a single dad. I didn’t have time for love.

When I found out I had a son, my life changed for the better. My kid was great. My heart, though, was not. It had been trampled, kicked around, and shredded just for good measure. Obviously, after all that, I wasn’t looking for love.

But then…came Maddie.

She was an integral part of my brother’s company—it would be bad business to start something with her.

Only, she was smart and funny and capable and…my heart didn’t feel like it was in pieces when I was with her.

It felt whole. It felt like it had always been hers. It felt like…I needed to keep her forever.

Age Rating: 18+

Melody's life is turned upside down when a one-night stand with the irresistible Xavier Clark leads to a whirlwind of secrets, passion, and heartbreak. As their lives keep colliding, Melody must navigate a maze of love, betrayal, and family drama. With past wounds and unexpected twists, can Melody and Xavier overcome the odds to find their happily ever after?

Someone like Xavier is a gripping tale of forbidden love, second chances, and the power of true connection—perfect for anyone looking for a love story with all the feels.

Arabella is not exactly thriving. Life feels heavy, stress is her sidekick, and now her health is acting up too. But then along comes a certain personal trainer—annoyingly charming, maddeningly good-looking, and somehow making her laugh again. With her best friend cheering her on and a few unexpected sparks flying, Arabella starts to remember what it feels like to live. But when her health takes a sharp turn, she’s forced to face choices no one wants to make. Between fear and fire, joy and heartbreak, Arabella must figure out what really matters—and if she’s ready to fight for it. Sometimes love doesn’t fix everything… but it might just make it worth it.

Nicole has it all under control—until she comes home with her children to see her husband, Eric, and best friend, London, together on the couch. Nicole and Eric try to work it out—until they find out London is pregnant with Eric’s child. Nicole decides to pack up and move back to her hometown with her children. As luck would have it, her eldest child, Bellamine, won’t miss out on pitching his senior year of baseball—the school’s baseball team needs a new pitcher. When Jaxton, the high school’s baseball coach, finds out that his high school crush, Nicole, is moving back home—to a house on the same street as him, no less—he vows to win her heart. Will Jaxton hit a home run with Nicole, or will Nicole’s ex cause him to strike out?

Age Rating: 18+

The moment my eyes met Melody, she was mine. As I held my premature little girl while she fought for her life, exhaustion and heartbreak had drowned me. Now, feeling her strength makes me the most blessed parent. But her presence makes me yearn for rest even more. However, three hours after putting her to bed, all I can think of is Monroe and how her absence has left a void in my heart.

Monroe, once heartbroken, crosses paths with her first love, Miles, now a single dad. Their past and present collide, stirring deep feelings. Can they overcome their history and find love again? Or will regret and pain keep them apart? Ready to let their story touch your heart?

"Where the hell have you been?' she shrieks... 'Out drinking,' I reply. She opens the door and gasps at the sight... She reaches for the bed, a single tear rolls down her face... A fleeting moment of vulnerability before her expression hardens once more.

Lolita Collins faces her biggest challenge yet: taming bad boy football star, Anderson DeLower. Stuck together, she's all business, but he refuses to play nice. As she digs into his secrets, sparks fly. Can she resist or will she lose herself in this risky game? In this dance of control and passion, who will win - the stern professional or the unruly playmaker?"

Nova Conners is a big physics nerd and football fan. So she’s ecstatic when the Atlanta Cruisers offers her a job based on her final thesis. She jumps at the chance—a dream job. But their star quarterback, Maxwell Garland, is an arrogant, driven player who refuses to listen to anyone: not his coach, not his team, and especially not a physics nerd. But if they want to keep their jobs, they can’t let anything get in the way of being professional…like their uncontrollable lust for each other.

Age Rating: 18+

Ray leaned in, taking up every ounce of her breath. "If you won't accept my money, then accept my body. I'll fix your leaky roof for you..."

His body? Oh God... is this some sort of sex code? Frantic, blushing and breathless Seychelles whispered, "Yes."

Ray never planned to stay. Shipped home to recover after a near-fatal wound, he’s just passing through—until he saves Seychelles from drowning during a thunderstorm. One rescue turns into another, and before long, favors are flying, sparks are flashing, and Ray is fixing more than just her leaky roof. Seychelles, a stubborn gym owner with a heart as wild as the ocean, makes Ray question everything he thought he wanted. The Air Force was his past. But could she be his future? With love, laughter, and a few steamy offers along the way, Ray has to decide: return to the only life he knew... or take a leap for the one he never saw coming.

Amelia Parker is quiet, cautious, and completely unprepared for college parties—or people. But a promise to her late twin sends her straight into chaos... and into the orbit of Zeke Evans. He’s loud, hot, and perpetually one missed grade away from losing his scholarship. They strike a deal: he’ll be her guide to college life, and she’ll be his tutor. But what starts as tutoring turns into teasing, late-night texts, and unexpected lessons in way more than chemistry. Amelia may be inexperienced, but she’s no pushover. And Zeke? He might just be learning something new—like what it feels like when one girl flips your whole game.

After getting dumped on the eve of college, Emily Moore decides to step away from social life. Unfortunately for her, her best friend Tracy is determined to get her back on track. Even if it means dragging her to a frat party, kicking and screaming.

Now on top of dealing with her lying ex, she has to put up with the absolutely-not-handsome down-on-his-luck jock that's determined to get her out of her shell. Who said college was easy?

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Lennie thought she’d left her small-town heartbreak in the rearview. But one accidental run-in later, and there he is—Colton Hayes. The first boy she ever loved... and the first to break her heart. She’s back for a fresh start, not a rerun of what once was. But the heart? It’s not taking direction. As memories tangle with present-day sparks, Lennie has to decide if old wounds can ever lead to new beginnings. Fate seems to have its own plans—and Colt still knows how to make her pulse forget everything she swore she’d never feel again.

When NHL superstar Briggs Westinghouse sees Layla in the hospital’s neonatal ward, doting on his triplets, he can’t help but feel an instant attraction to her. He knows he can’t leave her vulnerable and alone. The right thing to do is offer her a safe place to stay and a job as the nanny for his children. Briggs knows the situation is sinfully tempting, but Layla might be too hard to resist.

Age Rating: 18+

Once childhood friends, Viola and Ian have drifted apart. She’s fallen to the bottom of the social ladder, while he’s the star of the football team. But a single night at a party changes their relationship forever, and she finds herself facing a life-altering surprise—she’s pregnant. Now, they must navigate the fallout, finding solace and strength in one another. Their journey explores the challenges of young love, loss, and resilience.

She thought her life was perfect—a loving fiancé and a bright future ahead. But tragedy struck, leaving her heartbroken and alone. Just when she thought love was out of reach, an unexpected opportunity arises: a second chance at happiness. The only catch? He’s her boss, there’s an age gap, and she’s not sure if her heart can handle the risk. Torn between fear and hope, she must decide whether to embrace the chance for love again or let her past hold her back forever.

After a heartbreaking tragedy, she moves in with her sister and brother-in-law, determined to rebuild her life. Haunted by her past and burdened by guilt, the last thing she expects is to catch the attention of her former high school’s star football captain. Once at opposite ends of the social ladder, they now find themselves navigating a world of new possibilities. As their paths intertwine, she wonders if this unexpected connection will lead to healing and a fresh start—or if their differences will keep them apart.

Only time will reveal if love can bridge the gap between them.

After being betrayed by the two people she trusted most, she decides to leave her old life behind and start fresh as a teacher at a new school. Always the good girl, she never strayed from the rules—until one reckless, drunken night leads to a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger. Ashamed and eager to forget, she's relieved to think she'll never see him again. But as she navigates her new life, she realizes she was wrong. The past isn't as easily left behind, and neither is he. Can this unexpected encounter lead to something more?

Sydney Waters has always dreamed of breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of football. When she becomes the first female assistant coach at Duke University, she faces skepticism and challenges from all sides. With the support of her stepfather, Coach Colin Scholtz, and a budding romance with star player Alex, Sydney must prove her worth on and off the field. As she navigates family drama, team dynamics, and personal growth, Sydney's journey is one of resilience, passion, and breaking new ground.

Brooke Waters had it all—a beautiful baby daughter, an NFL star fiancé, a successful physical therapy practice. Then an injury put her fiancé John out of commission, and hotshot running back Colin stole his place on the team. Now, years later, single mom Brooke has sworn off football players for good—until Colin walks into her office with his own potentially career-ending injury, and big brown eyes that make Brooke want dangerous things. As Colin and Brooke work together, sparks fly… but football might not be finished stealing away what Brooke loves most.

Age Rating: 18+

She has rules: keep business clean, keep her heart safe, and never, ever fall for a cocky athlete. He has a reputation—reckless, relentless, and impossible to ignore. She’s steering a company with iron discipline, while he’s fighting to prove he’s more than the headlines. Neither plans on crossing lines, but when the boss with everything to lose collides with the football star with everything to prove, the game changes. Banter turns into sparks, sparks into chaos, and suddenly the rules don’t matter as much as the way he makes her laugh, push back, and forget every plan she’s ever made.

Dive into a steamy short story about a quarterback and his biology tutor!

Who would have thought the star quarterback would need a lesson in biology? Naomi certainly didn't when Beau first asked for her help. As their unlikely friendship blossoms over biology lessons, Naomi and Beau find themselves exploring more than just textbooks.

Their study sessions take a heated turn, blending academia with undeniable chemistry. Naomi, with her gentle and teasing manner, awakens a new side of Beau that has nothing to do with the football field.

Will their connection lead to more than just good grades, or will it remain a thrilling but temporary distraction?

Kara's life takes a dramatic turn when her high school sweetheart, Jason, breaks up with her just before moving to California. Heartbroken, she moves to a new city with her friends, only to unexpectedly run into Jason again. As they navigate their rekindled feelings amidst new relationships and old wounds, Kara must decide if their love is worth fighting for. With the help of her friends and a new puppy, Kara embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and second chances.

Blaze Xander, a heartless and emotionally detached second-year, meets Harmony Skye, a naive first-year, and sets his sights on having sex with her. An unaware Harmony falls for Blaze’s swooning charm, causing her to do things she wouldn’t normally do. Blaze has her easily wrapped around his finger, but he finds himself hanging around Harmony without the intention of sleeping with her. He likes her company and her voice and is second-thinking his plans. Blaze is falling slowly, while Harmony? She has already fallen for the complex Blaze Xander.

Age Rating: 18+

Natasha thought she left her old crush behind when she moved away, but fate drags her back to Boston—and right into the same apartment as her best friend’s cocky hockey-playing brother. Layson has always been off-limits, but the way he looks at her now makes rules feel like nothing but fragile glass. He’s the star everyone wants, with a smirk that can melt ice, but with Natasha, something shifts—something deeper, something dangerous. She’s the quiet girl with sapphire eyes and a guarded heart, yet she makes him feel like he’s losing control. With desire sparking and boundaries blurring, can they resist what’s building between them, or will their story rewrite itself under the stars?

Before Madison returned and chaos took over, there was Sam and Ezra—and the spark that changed everything. Set in the quiet lull before the storm, this bonus story peeks behind closed doors to reveal how their connection began: unexpected, magnetic, and a little bit reckless. Between teasing words and lingering glances, two hearts collide in a moment that feels both inevitable and impossible to resist. It’s a story of chemistry caught in the calm before the mayhem—where desire meets destiny, and every choice feels deliciously dangerous.

Everybody knows Logan Jones, the heartthrob star of the university football team. Every man wants to be him, and every sorority girl wants to sleep with him. Except for Rebecca, a new student who couldn’t care less about his godlike physique, adorable dimples, or dominant personality. She swore off football players altogether after her unspeakable ex. But the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and no sooner does Rebecca lock eyes with Logan than they’re both hopelessly ensnared in each other’s bodies. But there’s a problem: Logan’s equally sexy friend Drew. With both her heart and sex caught up in between these two football rivals, things are about to get very complicated…and steamy.

Age Rating: 18+

Rebecca (Becca) moves to New York City to pursue her dream of working in publishing, living with her friends Chase and Jenny while job hunting. As she navigates the challenges of her new life, including job interviews and reconnecting with old friends, Becca's past relationships and unresolved feelings resurface, particularly with Logan, her former best friend. Amidst the bustling city life and emotional turmoil, Becca must confront her past and decide what she truly wants for her future.

Rebecca (Becca) moves to New York City to pursue her dream of working in publishing, living with her friends Chase and Jenny while job hunting. As she navigates the challenges of her new life, including job interviews and reconnecting with old friends, Becca's past relationships and unresolved feelings resurface, particularly with Logan, her former best friend. Amidst the bustling city life and emotional turmoil, Becca must confront her past and decide what she truly wants for her future.